World-weariness causing

My heart to wear away

Pretending I’m not hurt

By the things that you say

Seeking to protect myself

At all costs, but considering

A world without you,

I’d count it a loss

The motivation is gone

When you are not there

Before I was predictable,

reliable…

But now I struggle to

Find a reason to care.

Looking into your eyes

Is where I find some sense within

You’re breaking down

These walls that are paper-thin

Hands that reach in to touch my heart;

Be careful or you’ll light a spark that will

Always remain ablaze

Rather, speak to me and nurture me

Gently with your loving caress

That takes the pain away

Love me, don’t use me,

Or else I will find somewhere

Else to stay.